2026 House Bill 5594

Businesses: other; moratorium on certain approvals for and operation of any new data centers; provide for.

A bill to prohibit certain authorizations for a data center for a designated time; to prohibit a person from beginning operation of a data center for a designated time; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe civil sanctions and provide remedies.

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House Bill No. 5594 imposes a temporary moratorium on the approval and operation of data centers in Michigan until April 1, 2027, with enforcement provisions and civil penalties for violations.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 26, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Jennifer Wortz (R-35) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Brad Paquette (R-37), Joseph Fox (R-101), Reggie Miller (D-31), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Morgan Foreman (D-33), James DeSana (R-29), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Rachelle Smit (R-43) and Josh Schriver (R-66)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations